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California utilities use devious political marketing techniques to raise bills – Orange County Register

California utilities use devious political marketing techniques to raise bills – Orange County Register

[ad_1] Perhaps you have seen a Nestle corporation PR campaign touting their supposed stellar record on sustainability. The company calls its water–eco-shaped and claims it has 15% less plastic, and even asks consumers to recycle. The problem is that 98% of Nestle’s products are sold using single-use plastic, and the company produces 1.7 million tons of plastic annually. It’s hardly…

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5 small changes can lower home utility bills, raise savings and fatten wallets

5 small changes can lower home utility bills, raise savings and fatten wallets

[ad_1] Blasting the air conditioning to counteract stifling heat can provide much-needed relief this summer, but the utility bills that follow might not be as pleasant. The good news is you might have more control over your energy use than you think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of electricity has been…

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The State College Community Land Trust and Envinity are working to make a home in State College more energy efficient. They built an

Home energy use can be expensive and contribute to climate change. New programs aim to cut bills and emissions

[ad_1] Rachel McDevitt Rachel McDevitt reports on energy, the environment, and climate change for StateImpact Pennsylvania at WITF. Rachel covers Pennsylvania state government’s policy on climate change, its effects on people, and lawmakers’ approach to the industries that generate many of Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions. Her work…

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